

Lapidary EXCLUSIVE : august birthstones by Bailey WATT
Contrary to popular belief,Peridot is not the only birthstone for the month of August. Alongside this lime colored gemstone,the two that...


Tricky Tanzanite: Love & Controversy in Tanzania
Many people throughout the last handful of decades have either of heard of Tanzanite or fallen in love the indigo hues of this rare...


The Town Underground: A History of Coober Pedy
For some,opals are a far away dream swirling in a hazy spectrum of colors.For some Opals are not even on the spectrum of...
Pearl:The Only Living Jewel
We do not usually think of Pearl in the way of gemstones. It doesn't form miles under the Earth's crust,but miles under the surface of...


Alexandrite,A History
Some people may have never heard of Alexandrite, some may even have a piece in jewelry in their own collection if they are lucky....


The History of Birthstones: Diamond
Most people around the world are aware of the popularity of diamonds,but how much does one even know about diamonds themselves? There is...


The History of the Jasper Stone
If you happen to be a rockhound or collector or artist or designer with a eye for the beauty of what is Mother Nature,there is a chance...


Lapidary Exclusive on Birthstones
Even though December has a handful of birthstones,the main three that have been celebrated for hundreds of years are Turquoise,Blue...


Winter and Gemstones Go Hand and Hand: Tips and Tricks for Rock Hunting Snowbirds in the Winter.
You would think that summer would be the ideal time to dig,and to some degree it is. However,if you are a rock hound or geologist or...


Battlefront Dolomites
With the Armistice of Compiègne, after the French location in which it was signed, the First World War ended November 11, 1918. World War...